by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how USI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at USI was ranked #488 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #11 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 476 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 488 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Indiana handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USI paid an average of $704 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $290 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,751 | $21,188 |
| Fees | $870 | $870 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,798 | $10,798 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from USI. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Indiana with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USI does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Southern Indiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 14 |
| General Social Sciences | 8 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| International Relations & National Security | 4 |
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